Hybrid Research Veterinary Technician I – Research and Innovations

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Job Title
Research Veterinary Technician I – Research and Innovations

Location
Cleveland

Facility
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Department
LRI AFC / Res-Research Innov and Educ

Job Code
R99996

Shift
Day/Evening/Night/Weekend

Schedule
7:30am-4:00pm

Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world class and caregivers are family. Here, you will work alongside a passionate and dedicated team, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.

As a Research Veterinary Technician, you will monitor the health and wellbeing of research animals within the NC4, a primary rodent housing area comprised of 12 general holding rooms, a quarantine room and space used for special research requirements or studies. You will handle all of their diagnostic medicine while ensuring their safety and ongoing care. Your efforts will ultimately support foundational pre-clinical research that will one day improve the lives of patients around the world.

A caregiver in this position works days from 7:30AM – 4:00PM or 8:30AM – 5:00PM.

A caregiver who excels in this role will:
• Evaluate animals upon arrival and during the quarantine period.
• Administer medical treatments to animals.
• Assist the Veterinarian, investigators and animal caregivers with performing technical procedures.
• Monitor the conditions of post-operative animals and animals requiring veterinary care.
• Develop and implement animal health treatment plans and communicate the plan to research personnel.
• Maintain accurate records.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
• Associate’s Degree from a Veterinary Technician Program
• Current licensure as a Registered Veterinary Technician (VT) in the State of Ohio

Demonstrated competence as a licensed Veterinary Technician

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Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift and transport equipment, supplies and/or animals weighing up to 75 pounds using carts with casters.
• Capable of tolerating a significant amount of standing, bending and walking.
• May be required to work with biological, chemical and radiation hazards after proper training

Personal Protective Equipment:
• Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our tobacco free and drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substance and nicotine. All offers of employment are follwed by testing for controlled substances and nicotine. All new caregivers must clear a nicotine test within their 90-day new hire period. Candidates for employment who are impacted by Cleveland Clinic Health System’s Smoking Policy will be permitted to reapply for open positions after one year.

Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program. You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.

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